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Ch. 4 test Flashcards

1
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Which of the following hospital departments provides support services?

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Purchasing

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2
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Which of the following organizations provides accreditation for healthcare institutions?

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The joint commission (TJC)

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A professional organization for radiographers and all radiologic technologists is

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ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)

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4
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In a hospital, the term medical staff refers to

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all physicians who are privileged to treat patients in the facility.

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5
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A proprietary hospital is one that

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is a business run for profit

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6
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The employment outlook for radiographers in the United States is

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Promising because of increasing demand.

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7
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In order to receive funding from Medicare and Medicaid for imaging procedures, the RadCARE bill states that a technologist using ionizing and/or magnetic radiation must have

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graduated from an accredited school and been certified in his or her field

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The purpose of the RadCARE bill is to ensure

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the public is protected from inadequately trained workers

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9
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Treat individuals and families in the context of daily life

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Family Practice Physician

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10
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Diagnose and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

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Gastroenterologist

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Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the lungs

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Pulmonologist

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12
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Specializes in the scientific study of the alterations in the body caused by disease and death

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Pathologist

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13
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Specializes in problems and disease of the elderly

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Geriatrician

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14
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Specialist who treats patients in the hospital setting, In-patient

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Hospitalist

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15
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Specializes in tumor identificar and treatment

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Oncologist

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16
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Specializes in surgery of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system

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Neuorologic Surgeon

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17
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Specializes in conditions of the ear, nose and throat

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Otorhinolaryngologist

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18
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Specializes and treats patients in the intensive care unit, often a pulmonologist

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Intensivist

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19
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Specializes in the medical care and treatment in adults

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Internist

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20
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Specializes in pregnancy, delivery, labor and postpartum care

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Obstetrician

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21
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Funds provided by the federal government to aid the medically indigent

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Medicaid

22
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Federal program that covers a portion of the medical care cost for those over the age of 65

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Medicare

23
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Law that’s stated purpose was that all Americans were covered by health insurance

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Affordable Care Act

24
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Allow private physicians and hospitals to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans

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Managed care systems

24
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Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and a copayment

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Heath maintenance organization

25
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System that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers

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Preferred provider organization

26
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Who accredits educational programs in imaging sciences?

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JCERT
The Joint Commission on Education in Radiologic Tehcnology

27
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Who accredits hospitals in all aspects including equipment, staff, safety and patient care?

A

TJC
The joint commission

28
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CQR limits ARRT credentials to _________ [A] years.

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10 years

29
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The ARRT requires that Radiologic Technologist earn _________ CEU’s every ________ years.

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24 CEU’s every 2 years

30
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After completion of a Radiologic Technology Program the ARRT requires that you pass a board test with a minimum score of _________%.

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75%

31
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Crisis Intervention

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An immediate response, surgery.

32
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Preventative System

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designed to proactively address potential issues before they develop into more serious problems. The primary aim of a preventative system is to minimize risk, enhance safety, and improve overall outcomes by implementing strategies and measures that prevent adverse events or situations from occurring in the first place.

33
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Fee-for Fee service

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Until 40 years ago, most insurance companies reimburse patient for the costs of their healthcare up to a limit then patient was responsible

34
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Health Maintenance Organizations
(HMO’s)

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Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and small fee called a co-payment, always start with your PCP then may get referred on, usually limited to Dr’s in contact with HMO.

35
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Managed care systems

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Allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans

36
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Preferred provider organizations

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System offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers

37
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Types of hospitals

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Private, public, Not-for- profit, proprietary

38
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Types of Outpatient centers

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Urgent care, Surgery centers

39
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Hospital organization

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Hospital board of directors

Chief executive officer

medical staff, chief financial officer, chief operating officer

Department managers

Section supervisors

hospital staff

40
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Direct patient services:
General-

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Admissions, emergency, nursing service, social services, Chaplain/ counseling services

41
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Direct patient services:
Diagnostic-

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CT, ECG, EEG, MRI, Nuclear medicine, Pathology Lab, Radiography, Sonography

42
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Direct patient services:
Therapeutic-

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Dietary, OT, Oncology, PT, respiratory therapy, Surgery

43
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Direct patient services:
Support services-

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Accounting, central/ sterile supply, HR, Housekeeping, Laundry, Medical records, Purchasing, Security

44
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Primary exams have _____ multiple choice questions

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220

45
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Noncompliance with CE Requirements

A

Probation,
Only 6 months of next biennium,
If still noncompliant, ARRT revokes registration
Applicable fees

46
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The day to day scheduling of th staff in the Radiology department is the responsibility of the:

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Lead tech or Manager

47
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A Pulmonologist who practices exclusively in a hospital intensive care unit may be referred to as:

A

Intensivist

48
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Which criterion does the Joint Commission (accrediting body) not use to certify that a hospital meets certain minimum standards.

A

Education

49
Q

The Medical Records department in a hospital is an example of what type of department?

A

Support

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